Network Connection; Am-600 And Am-600C; Output - Biamp Vocia VA-8600 Manual

Network Connection

The VA8600 and VA-8600c are CobraNet devices. All CobraNet routing and bundle assignments are processed by the Vocia devices
locally. Vocia makes dynamic use of available bundles in CobraNet. Vocia devices are currently not interoperable with non-
Vocia devices. A 10/100Base-T Ethernet switch (not repeater hub) is required when networking multiple units. CobraNet utilizes
standard CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, or CAT7 cabling, which has a specified maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters). Additional Ether-
net switches, or switches which provide fiber-optic interface, can be used to extend the physical distance between units within a
network. Please note that CobraNet limits network extensions to seven hops (one-way transmissions) within a network.
The primary and secondary CobraNet ports are provided to facilitate connection redundancy. Each connector provides two LEDs that
indicate Ethernet link and network activity (see table below).
Table 3 . CobraNet interface status LEDs
Left LED Right LED
None None
None Green
Flashing Green
yellow
Flashing Flashing
yellow green
Flashing None
yellow
AM-600/AM-600c
AM-600 or AM-600c is the Amplifier Module card. A VA-8600 or VA-8600c chassis can be populated with up to eight AM-600 or AM-600c
cards. The AM600c reports a fault if it detects a short to ground on a speaker line, where this short would compromise the capability of the
amplifier to deliver emergency messages

Output

Use the yellow plug-in barrier strip connectors to connect loudspeaker level outputs. If stranded speaker wire is used, be sure to incorporate
all strands into the connector, as stray strands can short to the adjacent terminal or chassis. Do not leave excessive bare wire outside
the terminals, as this can lead to shorts.
VA-8600/VA-8600c REAR PANEL
Description
No data connectivity.
Link established.
Link established and CobraNet activity detected; the unit is acting as a CobraNet performer.
Link established and CobraNet activity detected; the unit is operating as a CobraNet conductor.
CobraNet fault. Check cabling and configuration for errors.
Please note: The VA-8600 and VA-8600c are powerful amplifiers
and can damage loudspeakers. Please treat the VA-8600
and VA-8600c outputs as you would AC mains power outlets.
Always check the loudspeaker's continuous and peak power
capabilities and match the amplifier settings accordingly.
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